FIFA announced Monday that it has approved Sepp Blatter and three others as presidential candidates of soccer's governing body, according to the Associated Press.

Blatter, 78, is seeking re-election for a fifth term and is viewed as the overwhelming favorite to win the May 29 election.

Among the other candidates is Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan, which the U.S. Soccer Federation took the notable step of nominating for the position. Last month, Dutch football association president Michael van Praag was the latest to announce his intentions to challenge Blatter for the FIFA presidency. Former Portugal great Luis Figo is the other challenger for the position.